BIMBAR INFLATABLE PACKERS

S.A.
PRODUCTS, SYSTEMS AND SERVICE
S.A.
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Field experience and
technical expertise are the basis
of our company.
We design, manufacture and supply
innovative equipment worldwide for:
- Consolidation and permeation grouting
- Ground water monitoring and testing
- Completion and maintenance
of water wells
G
eopro also designs a wide range of specific pro-
ducts for different applications such as:
Geotechnical engineering :
permeability tests, aquifers
samplings,
Environment:
Supervision and study of nuclear waste
storage facilities,
Water: Reconditioning and maintenance of water
wells,
Research and development,
our policy
W
e are committed to giving a
complete engineering and
technical support to every custo-
mer. Geopro has created new part-
nerships with university depart-
ments and important industrial
operators. We work closely with
various companies to guarantee
the success of advanced techno-
logies developed for customers
projects.
Flexibility and customer service,
our watchword
Resear ch &
Devel opment
Ser vi ce
G
eopro is an independent company specializing in
the design and manufacture of inflatable packers
made of BIMBAR dilatable hose.
The staff mainly composed of engineers, geologists
and technicians has as its main concern technical
improvement and constant product innovation. With
such a policy, Geopro has positioned itself among the
leaders in the inflatable packers industry.
A dynamic team, our driving force
T
hanks to its extended BIMBAR packers
range, Geopro can rapidly respond to
any particular customers request. Bridges,
dam construction, tunnels excavation are
projects which all require the injection of
cement under pressure. The packer is an
important and reliable element in this pro-
cedure. Our BIMBAR inflatable packers can
effectively isolate a borehole section and
apply cement grouting under pressures of
several dozens of bar.
The packer, our know-how
G
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T
oday, Geopro has extended its geogra-
phical coverage to over 65 countries,
strengthening its international commer-
cial network of agents and customers.
Our high-quality manufacturing process
and products are trusted in countries
such as Japan, Thailand, Canada and the
United States of America.
An international network,
our commercial force
Act i vi t y
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Contents
Packers
Introduction - Inflatable Packers BIMBAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 5
Single Packers BIMBAR , from 28 to 170 mm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 6
ZI double Packers BIMBAR from 28 to 170 mm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 7
" Tube manchettes '' applications and EK Extension Kit from 56 to 170 mm . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 8
TZ Double packers BIMBAR from 56 to 170 mm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 9
Working pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 10
Expansion curves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 11
Use recommendations-Safety-Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 12
Inflating and deflating the packer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 13
Single, double packers and sleeves order references . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 14
28 and 30mm spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 15
42mm spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 16
56 to 102mm spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 17
130 and 170mm spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 18
Pumps and accessories
Hand pump, inflation and injection hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 19
Thermowelded twin hose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 20
Packer deflation system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 21
P160 PUMP for inflation of packers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 22
Cement grout pump PGP 35-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 23
Hydrological measurements accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 24
Packers for specific applications
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.25-26
Testing system for water wells from 8'' 1/4 to 12'' 1/4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 27
Large diameter inflatable packer : 273 mm (10''3/4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 28
Inflatable packer for wireline core barrels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 29
Wireline Packer System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 30
Pumpacker for water sampling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 31
RISERLESS. A pumping assembly without riser pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 32
Hydrofracturation packers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 33
SWAGE PACKER. A repair system for waker wells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 34
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Inflatable packers BIMBAR : introduction
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Geopro manufactures and supplies worldwide a com-
plete range of inflatable packers available in nine diffe-
rent diameters from 28 mm to 170mm. All our pac-
kers inflatable elements of BIMBAR* technology, are
reinforced with two layers of steel cables embedded in
natural rubber.
The deflated packer is lowered into the drilled bore-
hole. The packer is then inflated with neutral gas or
liquid injected through an inflation line. A bore-hole
section is thus isolated and hydrological tests or
cement grouting works can be conducted in this area.
Thanks to their modular design, all Geopro packers
offer reliable and easy operation. Inflatable elements
can be replaced in the field and single packers are easi-
ly adapted into double packers.
Some typical applications are:
tube manchettes grouting,
rock grouting,
permeability testing,
bore-hole fluid sampling,
bore-hole wall impression testing,
hydraulic fracture testing,
industrial piping hydro-testing,
water wells repair,
aquifers monitoring.
In addition to Geopro standard packers range, our technical staff are continually
researching and developing new packers and related systems, always working in
close cooperation with our customers to meet their specific needs.
* BIMBAR is a registred mark of Trelleborg Industries SA.
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Inflatable single packers BIMBAR ( 28 170 mm )
Geopro manufactures a complete range of inflatable single packers
available in nine different diameters from 28mm up to 170mm.
These packers are mainly used for cement grouting, permeability
testing For monitoring and hydrology applications, Geopro manu-
factures also these packers fully made of stainless steel.
The basic components of the packers are :
The upper fixed end (FE) equipped with one
or two inflation inlets with one adapter.
The center pipe (CP), made of stainless steel
The dilatable element (S), mounted with
steel fittings on both sides
The sliding end (SE), equipped, up to
102mm, with a scraper ring.
All Geopro packers are supplied with
inflation adapter IA (quick coupling type).
Cutting ring coupling are also available on
request.
The length (L) of the dilatable element depends
on the application requirements.
Standard lengths are :
L : 300mm for 28,30 and 42mm packers.
L : 500mm and 1000mm for 28,30, 42, 56, 72, 85 and 102mm packers.
L : 1000mm for 130 and 170mm packers.
Other lengths are also available on request. These single packers can be easily
transformed into ZI double packer
Nominal Connection Central tube CP Expansion max. Bore-hole Inflation
diameter (mm) upper TC Inner diameter (mm) Diameter (mm) max. diameter (mm) Inlet(s)
28 3/8 BSP 8 55 50 1X 1/8 BSP
30 3/8 BSP 8 55 50 1X 1/8 BSP
42 1/2 BSP 17 98 90 2X 1/8 BSP
56 3/4 BSP 20 125 110 2X 1/8 BSP
72 1 1/4 BSP 35 160 150 2X 1/8 BSP
85 1 1/4 BSP 35 185 170 2X 1/8 BSP
102 2 BSP 53 200 190 2X 1/8 BSP
130 3 BSP 83 270 240 2X 1/4 BSP
170 3 BSP 83 350 330 2X 1/4 BSP
Main specifications and dimensions of single and double packers
All dimensions and characteristics are indicative only
and may be modified without prior notice.
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* Optional 1/4 connection available on request
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ZI double inflatable Packers BIMBAR ( 28-170mm)
Each single packer from 28mm to
170mm can easily be transformed into a
double packer assembly by adding a speci-
fic element : the central element CE. Just
unscrew the sliding end from the single
packer and replace it with the CE element.
Complete the installation by screwing a
standard inflatable element S (sleeve) and
a plug PL on the lower part of the packer.
The perforated CE central element from
56mm to 170mm consists of a com-
pact and perforated tube, with a diameter
identical to the whole packer assembly.
This design makes the double packer ZI
extremely robust and the external flush
O.D. is particularly well adapted to micro-
piles grouting and water pressure tests.
With 28,30 and 42mm packers, the nar-
row space between the two packer ele-
ments does not allow to use the same
tubular design.
Here, the CE element consists of 4 pipes,
two of which are used for inflation of the
lower packer.
A special characteristic of these packers is
that the injection zone (IZ) length remains
constant after inflation.
28, 30, 42 56 170
28 30 42 56 72 85 102 130 170
340 mm
350 mm
500 mm
1000 mm
IZ
Diam.
Standard Consult us Not recommended
Single
packer
SE
CE
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PL
Single
packer
SE
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S
PL
IZ
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''Tubes manchettes'' applications
Use recommendations.
For the double packers 42 to 170mm, some
applications may require a longer injection zone
than the standard one determined by the CE cen-
tral element length.
In this case, an EK extension kit is available to
facilitate extension between the two inflatable ele-
ments.
The 3 elements of the EK kit are:
The JF junction end
The ER extension pipe
The FE fixed end
These elements are easily screwed together to
form a complete assembly.
Thanks to their modular design, Geopro packers
can be adapted in a flexible and economical way
to suit the various demands of each job, wherever
the worksite.
IZ
CE
JF
ER
FE
EK
IZ + EK
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EK Extension Kit (42-170mm)
The ZI double packers 28, 30 and 42 mm are specially
designed for "tubes manchettes '' grouting use ; the
injection zone length ( IZ) remains constant regardless
of the diameter of the tube manchettes.
The bottom element of the packer is flexible making it
easy to introduce into and retrieve from the tube man-
chettes.
The choice of which packer to use depends on the tube
manchettes inner diameter. Please refer to the selec-
tion chart shown on the left.
Packer "tube manchettes" Diameter
1" 1/4 1" 1/2 2"
YES YES NO
NO YES NO
NO NO YES
Packer
28 mm
Packer
30 mm
Packer
42 mm
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"TZ" BIMBAR Double packers ( 56-170 mm)
For some hydrological applications at
low or medium pressure, Geopro pro-
poses a specific double packer, the
TZ which is available from 56 up to
170 mm diameters.
In this configuration, the two packers
fixed ends are put into the test zone
IZ.
In this way, after inflation, the IZ
length stays constant
Basic components
of a double packer TZ are :
Two standard packers, one of which is
mounted on top with the specific sli-
ding end SSE which has two inflation
ports.
In the center, an extensible perforated
tube CPP closed at the bottom. These
tubes CPP are standard pipes with
BSP threads.
An inflation line CI into the test zone
with reinforced inflation hose moun-
ted with swaged couplings.
Others configurations (for the positio-
ning of the sliding and fixed ends) are
available on request.
IA
RIA
CI
RIA
FE
TC
SSE
S
FE
CPP
IZ
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Working pressures
145
290
435
580
725
870
1015
1160
1305
1450
1595
1740
1885
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130
140
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Bore-hole diameter (mm)
30
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60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
150
160
170
180
190
28
30
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56
72
85
102
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290
435
580
725
870
1015
1160
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Bore-hole diameter (mm)
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40
50
60
70
80
140
150
160
170
180
190
200
210
220
230
240
250
260
270
280
290
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6" 6"1/2 7" 7"1/2 8" 8"1/2 9" 9"1/2 10" 10"1/2 11" 11"1/2 12" 12"1/2
Example of selection :
For permeability testing in a 3 bore-hole (76mm), three packers diameters are theoretically sui-
table : 42mm, 56mm or 72m. The maximum respective working pressures in a
76mm bore-hole are given by the above graph :
40 bar (580 psi) for the 42mm packer
80 bar (1160 psi) for the 56mm packer
100 bar (1450 psi) for the 72mm packer
The packer diameter is chosen according to the maximum working pressure needed for each application.
Do not use the packer at the limits of its expansion . Always allow a reasonable distance between the
at-rest packer diameter and the bore-hole. For instance, a 72mm packer should not be used in a
76mm bore-hole.
Maximum working
pressures for 28 to
102 versus
borehole diameter
Maximum working
pressures for 130 to
170 versus
borehole diameter
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Expansion curves
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90
100
110
120
130
140
150
160
170
180
190
200
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
bar
m
m
Expansion curve - packers 102 mm
100
120
140
160
180
200
220
240
260
280
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
bar
m
m
Expansion curve - packers 130 mm
150
170
190
210
230
250
270
290
310
330
350
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
bar
m
m
Expansion curve - packers 170 mm
35
45
55
65
75
85
95
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
bar
m
m
Expansion curve - packers 42 mm
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
bar
m
m
Expansion curve - packers 56 mm
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
150
160
170
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
bar
m
m
Expansion curve - packers 72 mm
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
bar
m
m
Expansion curve - packers 28 and 30 mm

70
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
150
160
170
180
190
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
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Expansion curve - packers 85 mm
(1 bar = 14.5 psi)
These curves are indicative only and vary slightly depending on the manufacturing batch
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Recommendations Safety Guarantee
Inflation
As an inflation fluid, and whenever it is possible, water will
always be preferred to neutral gas (nitrogen). Other fluids
( oxygen, oil ,) are prohibited. Water provides a greater
safety margin since it does not produce the explosive
effect of compressed gas. Moreover, when the packer is
inflated with gas for long periods of time, gas pockets may
form on the outer cover of the packer. This is a natural
phenomenon caused by the diffusion of gas through the
micro-pores of the natural rubber.
When inflating with water in vertical bore-holes, the hydro-
static pressure of the water column inside the
inflation line should also be taken into account.
(10m of water = 1bar or 14.5psi).
This phenomenon can sometimes complicate the defla-
tion of the packer. Never inflate the packer in open air.
Working pressure injection
Working inflation pressure must always be greater than to
injection pressure especially when using neutral gas as for
inflation fluid.
This is to ensure a good seal in the bore and anchor the
packer so that it wont be pumped out of place.
Cement slurry or water column weight is also important
to consider.
Deflation
Do not move the packer before complete deflation. A few
minutes are needed when water has been used to inflate
the packer. Carefully clean the packer with water after each
use, especially when the application requires the use of
cement and/or bentonite. For deep and dry vertical bore-
holes applications, we recommend using an additional
deflation line with the Geopro deflation device.
Example
A grouting job with injection of cement slurry requiring the
use of a single packer 56mm in a 3 bore-hole at 50-
meter depth (grout S.G. = 1.5).
Inflation pressure 30 bar at pressure gauge, grouting pres-
sure 10 bar at pump injection gauge.
Effective packer inflation pressure : 30+(50/10) = 35 bar.
Effective grouting pressure at packer level:
10 + (50/10) x 1.5 = 17.5bar.
Pressures ratio: 35/17.5 = 2. Correct use.
Test
Each inflatable element is tested with water in a test bench.
After the assembling, the tightness of each complete packer
is also assured. A test certificate is supplied with each order.
Storage
Packers should be stored away from light. Since natural rubber
is very sensitive to UV rays, packers should not be exposed to
sunlight.
Temperature
The extremes of temperature not to be exceeded
are 45 C and +65 C.
Diameters of use
Never use a packer at its limit of maximum expansion
(see page 6)
Safety and guarantee
Our packers are guaranteed free from any defect in material and workmanship. Our guarantee is limited to the repair or
replacement of any defective product or parts thereof. This guarantee is void if the products are used in other circum-
stances than those described in our technical sheets. The decision of our technical department is final .
Please contact us for additional information.
Considering the nature of equipment working under pressure, users should be aware of the dangers and take the neces-
sary precautions relating to the safety of their employees. Our responsibility ends with our guarantee of good manufac-
ture for the material designed and made according to engineering rules and techniques available at the time of manu-
facture.
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Inflating and deflating the packer
Different parameters determine the use of inflatable packers.
These must be clearly identified in order to define the most
suitable procedure for the planned application in each case.
One of these parameters is the diameter of the bore-hole : the
greater the diameter of the bore-hole, the smaller the maxi-
mum operating pressure for the same packer.
Another parameter is the depth of use and the water level in
the bore-hole.
As well as this, it is advisable to check the static water level
(SWL) before and after placing the packer into the bore-hole.
The choice of inflating fluid (water or gas) depends mainly on
the difference between the depth of use and the hydrostatic
level in the bore-hole (SWL).
1) When inflating with gas, the pressure applied from the sur-
face (pressure gauge) must correspond to the desired infla-
tion pressure, to which shall be added the pressure from the
water-column ( one bar per 10 metres of water-column) on the
packer.
For example, an packer is placed 100 m below the water level
(SWL) and must be effectively inflated to 20 bar. In this case,
gauge pressure must be 30 bar: 100 metres of water-column
is approximately 10 bar plus the 20 bar of pressure for infla-
ting the packer.
2) Water inflation. In this case, the pressure to be applied
from the surface (pressure gauge) must correspond to the
desired inflation pressure, which will be decreased by the
pressure from the height of the water (A) contained in the
inflation hose between the surface and the static water level
(SWL).
Using the same example for a height A of 50 metres , the pres-
sure read on the surface pressure gauge must be 15 bar, i.e. 20
bar less 5 bar (50 metres).
Water inflation also has several other advantages such as its
low cost, availability and ease of transport.
N.B.
Sometimes the pressure resulting from the height of the water
A in the inflation hose is sufficiently high to make it impos-
sible to deflate the packer (see expansion curves). Geopro has
a deflation device which makes it possible to use water as the
inflation fluid in most applications (see page 21).
Inflation Line
Surface
Static Water
Level (SWL)
A (m)
Depth
of the packer
installation
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Single, double packers and dilatable element
Order references
dilatable element S
28 to 170 mm
single packers SP
28 to 42 mm
single packers SP
56 to 170 mm
double packers DP type ZI
28 to 42 mm
double packers DP type ZI
56 to 170 mm
double packers DP type TZ
56 to 170 mm
Diameter (mm) S or SP or DP Dilatable element
length
Type
ZI or TZ
IZ injection
zone length
Examples
Single packer 56 L 1000
Double packer ZI 42 L 300
Test zone or Injecting zone length : 500 mm
5 6 S P 1 0 0 0
5 0 0 4 2 D P I Z 3 0 0
How to order ?
L
L
L L IZ
L IZ L
L IZ L
Geopro is constanly improving its products and therefore reserves the right to change design, materials, specifications without notice.
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Packers spare parts 28 and 30 mm
WT
Welded
assembly
TOR
Tightness
O-Ring
IA
Inflation
adapter
S
Dilatable
element
TOR
Tightness
O-Ring
SE
Sliding
end
SOR
Sliding
O-Ring
SJ
Scraper
seal
SOR
Sliding
O-Ring
TOR
Tightness
O-Ring
SJ
Scraper
seal
S
Dilatable
element
MMM
Central
nipple
CE
Central
element
ER
Extension rod
TOR
Tightness
O-Ring
PL
Plug
JF
Junction
fitting
TOR
Tightness
O-Ring
Dilatable element 28 30
L 300 28 S 300 30 S 300
L500 28 S 500 30 S 500
L1000 28 S 1000 30 S 1000
Special length 28 S length 30 S length
Parts 28 30
WT L 300 28 WT 300 30 WT 300
WT L 500 28 WT 500 30 WT 500
WT L 1000 28 WT 1000 30 WT 1000
WT special length 28 WT length 30 WT length
SE 28 SE 30 SE
CE (for IZ 340 mm) 28 CE 340 30 CE 340
JF 28 JF 30 JF
PL 28 PL 30 PL
MMM MMM 28 MMM 30
ER (for IZ 500 mm) 28 ER 500 30 ER 500
ER (for IZ 1000 mm) 28 ER 1000 30 ER 1000
ER (tube) Tube 3/8 Sch.40 Tube 3/8 Sch.40
TOR 28 TOR ( 20,35 x 1,78) 30 TOR ( 20,35 x 1,78)
SOR 28 SOR ( 10,82 x 1,78) 30 SOR ( 10,82 x 1,78)
SJ 28 SJ 30 SJ
IA IA 18 quick coupling IA 18 quick coupling
Packer parts
Order references
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Packer spare parts 42 mm
Exte
WT
Welded
assembly
TOR
Tightness
O-Ring
IA
Inflation
adapter
S
Dilatable
element
TOR
Tightness
O-Ring
SE
Sliding
end
SOR
Sliding
O-Ring
SJ
Scraper
seal
SJ2
Scraper
seal
MFF
Coupling
ER
Extension rod
JF
Junction
fitting
TOR
Tightness
O-Ring
PL
Plug
S
Dilatable
element
TOR
Tightness
O-Ring
TOR
Tightness
O-Ring
CE
Central element
TOR
Tightness
O-Ring
SOR
Sliding
O-Ring
Dilatable element 42
L 300 42 S 300
L500 42 S 500
L1000 42 S 1000
Special length 42 S length
Part 42
WT L 300 42 WT 300
WT L 500 42 WT 500
WT L 1000 42 WT 1000
WT special length 42 WT length
SE 42 SE
CE 350 42 CE 350
CE 500 42 CE 500
JF 42 JF
PL 42 PL
MFF MFF 42
ER (for ZI 1000) 42 ER 1000
ER (tube) Tube 1 Sch.40
TOR 42 TOR ( 20,35 x 1,78)
SOR 42 SOR ( 10,82 x 1,78)
SJ 42 SJ
IA IA 18 quick coupling
RIA RIA 18 screw fitting
Packers parts
Order references
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Packers spare parts 56 to 102 mm
SE
Sliding
end
CE
Central
element
TOR
Tightness
O-Ring
PL
Plug
EK
Extension
Kit
S
Dilatable
element
SJ
Scraper
seal
SOR
Sliding
O-Ring
SJ2
Scraper
seal
TOR
Tightness
O-Ring
IA/RIA
Inflation
adapter
S
Dilatable
element
CP
Central tube
TOR
Tightness
O-Ring
TOR
Tightness
O-Ring
SOR
Sliding
O-Ring
TOR
Tightness
O-Ring
FE
Fixed end
BDS
Upper
nipple
WT
Welded
assembly
MFF
Coupling
JF
Junction
fitting
ER
Extension
rod
FE
Fixed end
TOR
Tightness
O-Ring
Dilatable element 56 72 85 102
L500 56 S 500 72 S 500 85 S 500 102 S 500
L1000 56 S 1000 72 S 1000 85 S 1000 102 S 1000
Special length 56 S Length 72 S Length 85 S Length 102 S Length
Part 56 72 85 102
WTL500 56 WT 500 72 WT 500 85 WT 500 102 WT 500
WTL1000 56 WT 1000 72 WT 1000 85 WT 1000 102 WT 1000
WT Spec. length 56 WT Length 72 WT Length 85 WT Length 102 WT Length
SE 56 SE 72 SE 85 SE 102 SE
CE (for IZ 500 mm) 56 CE 500 72 CE 500 85 CE 500 102 CE 500
CE (for IZ 1000 mm) 56 CE 1000 72 CE 1000 85 CE 1000 102 CE 1000
JF 56 JF 72 JF 85 JF 102 JF
PL 56 PL 72 PL 85 PL 102 PL
ER (for IZ 1000 mm) 56 ER 1000 72 ER 1000 85 ER 1000 102 ER1 000
ER(TUBE) Tube 3/4 Sch.40 Tube 11/4 Sch.40 Tube 11/4 Sch.40 Tube 2 Sch.40
EK (for IZ 500 mm) 56 EK 500 72 EK 500 85 EK 500 102 EK 500
EK (for IZ 1000 mm) 56 EK 1000 72 EK 1000 85 EK 1000 102 EK 1000
MFF MFF34 MFF114 MFF114 MFF2
BDS BD34 BD114 BD114 BD2
FE 56 FE 72 FE 85 FE 102 FE
CP(for SP 500 mm) 56 CP 500 72 CP 500 85 CP 500 102 CP 500
CP(for SP 1000 mm) 56 CP 1000 72 CP 1000 85 CP 1000 102 CP 1000
CP Spec. length 56 CP Length 72 CP Length 85 CP Length 102 CP Length
TOR 56 TOR (40,94x2,62) 72 TOR (56,82x2,62) 85 TOR (72,69x2,62) 30 TOR (82,22x2,62)
SOR 56 SOR (26,65x2,62) 72 SOR (40,94x2,62) 72 SOR (40,94x2,62) 102 TOR (59,92x3,53)
SJ 56 SJ 72 SJ 85 SJ 102 SJ
SJ 2 56 SJ 2 72 SJ 2 85 SJ 2 102 SJ 2
IA IA 18 quick coupling IA 18 quick coupling IA 18 quick coupling IA 18 quick coupling
Packers parts
Order references
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Packers spare parts 130 and 170 mm
SE
Sliding
end
CE
Central
element
TOR
Tightness
O-Ring
PL
Plug
S
Dilatable
element
SOR
Sliding
O-Ring
TOR
Tightness
O-Ring
IA
Inflation
adapter
S
Dilatable
element
TOR
Tightness
O-Ring
TOR
Tightness
O-Ring
SOR
Sliding
O-Ring
TOR
Tightness
O-Ring
WT
Welded
assembly
Dilatable element 130 170
L1000 130 S 1000 170 S 1000
Special length Consult us Consult us
Part 130 170
WTL 1000 130 WT 1000 170 WT 1000
WT Spec. length Consult us Consult us
SE 130 SE 170 SE
CE (IZ 1000) 130 CE 1000 170 CE 1000
CE (IZ Special) Consult us Consult us
PL 130 PL 170 PL
TOR 130 TOR 170 TOR
(104,14x5,33) 139,07x6,99)
SOR 130 SOR 170 SOR
(88,27x5,33) 88,27x5,33)
IA IA 14 quick coupling IA 14 quick coupling
Packers parts
Order references
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Hand pump, inflation and injection hoses
Inflation hand pump
Max. output pressure: 100 bar (1450 PSI)
Tank: 6 litres
Plunger: 10 mm
Order Numer: VHP 100
Weight: 9,5 kg
Supplied with pressure gauge
0-100 bar and drain valve
Injection hoses
Our injection hoses are made of synthetic rubber reinforced with one steel layer.
They are supplied with swaged JIC coupling and BSP adapters.
Standard lengths: 25 et 50 m
Dimensions and specifications
Inner diam. Outer diam. Max. W.P. Weight Order
Numer
3/8 - 9.5 17.4 155 0.32 GH9
1/2 - 12.7 20.6 140 0.42 GH12
3/4 - 19.0 27.7 86 0.65 GH19
1 - 25.4 35.6 70 0.99 GH25
Inflation hoses
Low pressure inflation hose Nylon 3/6
Material: polyamide 12 Max. working pressure: 45 bar (at 20 C)
Inner diameter: 3 mm Outer diameter: 6 mm
Order Numer: IH36
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High pressure reinforced inflation hose
Tube: polyamide 12 Inner diameter: 4 mm
Braiding: polyester fiber Outer diameter: 8 mm
Cover: polyamide co-polymer micro-perforated Max. working pressure: 215 bar
Bending radius: 40 mm Weight: 4,9 kg / 100 m
Order Numer: RIH48
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Thermowelded twin hose
The twin hose is used for injecting grouting or any other strengthening pro-
duct through a packer. One of the pipes is for inflation, the other for grou-
ting.
The grouting hose is available in 2 sizes: 1/2 and 3/4 . The inflation hose
is in both cases, a Rilsan 3 x 6 mm hose.
The injection hose has marks spaced 333 mm apart, allowing the user to
precisely position the packer when tube manchettes grouting.
An extra length of the inflation hose allows it to be easily connected to the
packers end and to the inflation pump.
The twin hose is available in standard lengths of 25 and 50 metres.
Inflation hose
Operating pressure 75 bar
External diameter 6 mm
Internal diameter 3 mm
Material Polyamide 12
Protection sleeve Polyurethane
Grouting hose
Nominal diameter 1/2 3/4
Operating pressure 200 bar 150 bar
Bursting pressure 825 bar 620 bar
External diameter 19,4 mm 27 mm
Internal diameter 12,7 mm 19 mm
Bend radius 85 mm 155 mm
Traction resistance 1600 Kg 2400 Kg
Technical details
Nominal diameter 1/2 3/4
Length 25 m. TGH 12-25 TGH 19-25
Length 50 m. TGH 12-50 TGH 19-50
Order References
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Packer Deflation System
In a dry bore-hole or a bore-hole with very little
water, the deflation of a packer inflated with water
soon becomes problematic as the depth increases.
The absence or insufficiency of a hydrostatic pres-
sure on the packer does not allow it to deflate and
it remains blocked in the bore-hole. Most often,
the only option is to inflate it with compressed air
or nitrogen, thus removing the benefit of the
incompressibility of water. Under these conditions,
the inflatable packers are prone to deformations
and variations in volume, which can sometimes be
significant.
For example, cement grouting using a single-cylin-
der pump with an alternating movement causes,
with each piston stroke, a deformation and a shif-
ting of the dilated membranes. This leads to the
elements becoming prematurely worn.
Furthermore, the supply and transportation of gas
bottles (nitrogen, compressed air) is often an addi-
tional problem which is difficult to resolve on
remote sites.
Aware of this problem, Geopro is offering deflation
system without the restriction of installation depth.
Simple and economical, this system is mounted on
the upper part of the packer and controlled from
the surface with a compressed air-line.
Operating method for deflating:
Open the purge valve on the inflation line: the
pressure gauge returns to zero.
Activate the deflation system by injecting the
necessary pressure of compressed air using the
control line.
The packer is quickly emptied.
Deflation device
Order Reference: DG 8015
Dimensions: length 80mm x diameter 15mm
Weight: 100 grams
Connections: internal screw thread 1/8 BSP.
Control line
Inflation line
A (m)
Surface
Water Static
Level (WSL)
Depth of packer
setting
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P160 PUMP for packers inflation with water
2 3
4 5
7
6
1
8
air
eau
use
1 - Pump
2 - Air valve
3 - Air filter and oiler
4 - Pressure regulator
5 - Pressure gauge
6 - Purge valve
7 - Water valve
8 - Filter
9 - Double acting extension
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Geopro supplies a large
range of air driven pumps.
Six pump ratios are avai-
lable from ratio 10 for out-
put pressure of 70 bar
/1025 psi up to ratio 115
for a maximum output
pressure of 800 bar/11400
psi. The output pressure
is related to the pump
ratio multiplied by the air
inlet pressure. Our pump
ratio 10 is specially well
adapted to the inflation of our inflatable packers. Other ratios with working pressure up to
3650 bar/52200psi are available on request.
In order to give the best support and service to our customers, these pumps are supplied bare or fully equipped,
mounted or not on skids as per your [Link] are also available in single or double acting configuration.
Numerous other applications of these pumps include hydrostatic pressure testing of pipes or sewers, feeding of
hydraulic systems, water infusion into coal seams
Set of spare seals and parts are available as well as kits to change the ration of the pump.
Pump Max. pressure flow Volume per flow Volume per
type Ratio (bar/psi) max. (l/min.) cycle (cc) max. (l/min.) cycle (cc)
P160-10 10 70/1025 26.3 98 50 196
P160-20 20 145/2100 13.2 48 25 96
P160-30 30 200/2850 9.5 35.3 18 70.6
P160-40 40 285/4100 6.4 24.5 12.2 49
P160-65 65 450/6400 4.2 15.7 8 31.4
P160-115 115 800/11400 2.4 8.8 4.5 17.6
Single acting Double acting
Principle sketch / components
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Double effect P160 pump Single acting P 160 pump
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PGP 35-5 Portable Grout Pump
The PGP35-5 grout pump, double acting
motor air-driven, allows the grouting under
pressure of different fluids like water, cement
slurry or bentonite. It operates on the simple
but efficient principle of an automatic recipro-
cating differential area piston. A relatively
large air-operated piston is connected to a
smaller high-pressure piston to convert com-
pressed air flow into fluid flow at high pressu-
re. The standard ratio of 5 multiplies by the air
inlet pressure gives an output pressure up to
500 psi ( 35 bar)*.
Its reduced weight and size make it very sui-
table for narrow space worksite avoiding
heavy equipment.
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* The option PGP70-10 pump is available under request : 1000psi ( 70 bar ) , 6 gallons (35 litres) per minute.
Main specifications
Grout pressure 0-35 bar (0-500psi) *
Inlet air pressure 0-7 bar ( 0-100 psi)
Flow rate 0-45 l/min (12 gallons)
Air cylinder diameter 160 mm
Fluid cylinder diameter 70 mm
Suitable fluids water, bentonite mud, cement slurry
Valves ball type
Dimensions 700 x 500 x 400 mm
Pump skid assembly weight 38 kg ( 84 lbs)
Air inlet thread 1/2 BSP
Fluid inlet thread 3/4 BSP
Fluid outlet thread 3/4 BSP
Air consumption 1,5 m
3
/min ( 16 cfm)
Pumped volume per cycle 0,4 litre ( 0.11 gallon)
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Electric contact meter for water level measurement
Measuring tape: Bifilar stripline made of white polyethylene. Conductor made of
highly rust resistant and acid proof flexible steel wire. Meters printed in red, centi-
meters and decimeters figures printed in black.
Sonde: Made of stainless steel, brass-nickel plated, 15mm, length 175mm.
Special design of sonde: 10mm, length 140mm. Acoustic signal optional.
Batteries: 4 baby cells at 1.5V each. Alkaline manganese.
Working temperature range: -30C to +75C.
Model 010 for manual operation, sturdy construction and low price. Drum disk
made of cold and shock resisting synthetic material. The handle contains also
the batteries.
Measuring ranges: 15m, 20m, 25m, 30m, 50m.
For longer tape lengths, a stable frame is used.
Measuring ranges: 80m, 100m, 150m, 200m, 250m, 300m, and 500m.
Model 025 for best suited for permanent use. To relieve the operator, the rack can
be placed onto the sounding pipe.
Measuring range: 25m, 30m, 50m, 60m.
Electric contact meter model 150
with temperature measurement
This reliable electronic instrument is a contact meter for water level and tempera-
ture measurements. It is equipped with an easily readable digit LCD display. A
push-button switch shows battery capacity and operating condition.
Measuring tape: bifilar stripline made of white polyethylene. Conductor made of
highly rust resistant and acid proof flexible steel wire. Meters printed in red, centi-
meters and decimeters figures printed in black.
Sound: Made of stainless steel, brass-nickel plated, 15mm, length about
180mm. Acoustic signal optional.
Batteries: 4 baby cells at 1.5V each. Alkaline manganese.
Working temperature range: -25C to +50C.
Temperature range: -15C to +80C
Accuracy: +/-0.1C
Measuring ranges: 25m, 30m, 50m. 75m, 100m, 150m, 200m, 250m, 300m and
500m.
Sounding apparatus model 150
For sounding the bottom of drill holes, determination of the drilling progress and
sounding the level of gravel pack layers.
Construction: stable triangle framework, large crank handle, fixing device for soun-
ding weight.
Measuring wire: Galvanized highly rust resistant steel wire 12mm, depth
imprinted on brass body each 1m or 5m.
Sounding weight: Stainless 34mm, 130mm long up to 200m range and 165mm
long from 200m up to 700m.
Measuring ranges: 50m, 100m, 150m, 200m, 250m, 300m, 500m and 700m.
Hydrogeological Measuring Equipment
model 010
model 025
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Packers for specific applications
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Introduction
Geopro designs and manufactures customi-
zed inflatable packers for geotechnical and
hydrologic applications.
You will find some examples in the following
pages.
We remain at your disposal to adapt our infla-
table packers to your specific requirements.
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Testing system for water wells from 8''1/4
to 12''1/2
Packer 273mm ( 10''3/4)
Inflatable packer for wireline core barrels
Wireline Packer
Plug Packer from 56 to 170 mm
Print packer
Pumpacker for water sampling
Hydrofracturation packers
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Testing system for water wells
from 8 1/2 to 12 1/4
I.D 4"5/8 (118 mm)
O.D 4"
O.D 6"3/4 (170 mm)
Submersible
electric pump
This new equipment basically integrates our standard
largest inflatable packers 6" 3/4 onto a casing tube string
of 4" 5/8 inner diameter. This key specification allows a
4" electric submersible pump to passing through the
constant bore of the packer and casing tube string.
The most common application among many others is
pump-out testing of aquifers in isolation to check water
quality and yield. Geopro supplies the whole system
ready for field operation in deep water wells.
The main components of the testing system are:
Geopro inflatable packer 170mm (6" 3/4), bore 4"5/8
(118mm) single or double.
Casing tube element 128x118mm, N80 steel grade, pin
x box threads, available in 0.5, 1, 1.5, 3m lengths.
Casing attachment: shoe, lifting head, and clamp.
Hand pump model HP100 for packer inflation with
water.
Reinforced hose 8x3 for inflation.
Geopro deflation device.
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Large diameter inflatable packer : 273mm (103/4)
Complementary to the Bimbar standard packers range
(28 to 170mm) Geopro is offering to the users a pac-
ker of 275 mm (10 3/4) diameter.
This packer is designed for large diameter wells up to
450mm (18). It is available in single or double configu-
ration with an external inflation line in the straddle part.
The central pipe in the standard version has an inner
bore of 102mm (4) and a top connection of NPT 4.
Upon request other central tube can be supplied up to
6 diameter with API, DCDMA or BSP thread connec-
tion.
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Inflatable packers for wire-line core barrels
This system is an easy way of positioning a
Geopro inflatable packer below the wire-line
core bit in open hole for conducting per-
meability testing.
This packer assembly incorporates a positio-
ning ring which rests on the drilling bit inner
shoulder. This positioning ring end can be
fitted, on request, with a pressure transdu-
cer for read out of the ''in situ'' pressure
especially useful for permeability tests.
This simple and economical device saves
time for the rig operator and is available for
all makes of core barrels.
Different options are available:
pressure intake at top of packer.*.
double packer attachment and extension
zone test kits.
Wire-line Bore-hole Core bit Packer Recom. Max.
corebarrels ID nominal working pressure
nominal (mm) (mm) (mm) (bar)
N 75.6 47.6 42 40
H 96.3 63.5 56 35
P 122.3 85 72 30
S 146.3 102 98 50
* pressure intake option
Injection hose
Inflatery hose
Positionning ring
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Wireline Packer System
The Wireline Packer System is a time-saving method for
conducting permeability testing during core drilling.
The test is carried out with the drill string in place, redu-
cing the time required to test in open or unstable forma-
tions. Available for all makes of wireline core barrels
(N, H and P), Wireline packers are easily repaired in the
field in just minutes.
The wireline packers incorporate a bumper that rests insi-
de the throat of the drill bit.
This positions both packers and protects the drill bit. A
compression cap ''T'' on the Seal Tee Assembly prevents
pressure loss around the composite cable during testing.
The composite cable itself is composed of a high pressu-
re nylon tube for inflation and a cable to lower and retrie-
ve the wireline packer.
Conducting a permeability test
Remove inner tube assembly.
Raise drill string off bottom, leaving desired test zone.
Install seal tee assembly at top of drill string.
Lower wireline packer assembly.
Tighten compression cap.
Connect composite cable to source of compressed fluid.
Inflate wireline packer.
Inject water through seal tee assembly wireline rods
and packer into the test zone.
Perform permeability test.
Deflate wireline packer.
Remove packer and seal tee assembly.
Reinsert inner tube assembly.
Lower drill string and resume drillling.
Spcifications
Inflating tubing
Core barrel element
Gland union
Bumper
Drill bit
Formation
element
Test zone
Composite
cable
Compressing cap T
maintains pressure
within drill string
Drill string remains in
place during test
Test fluid injected
through drill rods
(WL)
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Wireline core barrels diameter N H P
Packer nominal diameter (mm) 42 56 72
Packer inner diameter (mm) 17 20 35
Wireline packer
Test zone
Zone packer
For testing specific
zones, a zone packer
can be easily attached
to the lower end of the
Wireline packer as
shown at page 7.
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Pumpacker for water sampling
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The Geopro "Pumpacker" system allows the
connection of an electric submersible pump on
a single or double packer.
Sampling is possible in borehole diameters:
up to 100mm with packer 56mm.
up to 140mm with packer 72mm.
up to 170mm with packer 85mm.
This system is fully modular and permits the
use of standard Geopro packers single or
double.
EK extension kit is available to increase the
interval between the inflatable elements.
E-Motor
lead
Watertight
connectors
Pressure
intake inlet
Sampling
submersible pump
Inflation
line
Modular single or
double packer
Foot valve
with screen
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RISERLESS. A pumping assembly without riser pipe
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Casing corrosion and bacterial contamination are the most frequent
problems occurring in water wells.
The use of a riserless system guarantees permanent water quality
without extra cost during operation.
The assembly is composed of an inatable packer connected to the
submersible pump which is lowered with a cable or a pipe.
Once the packer is inated, the casing is used as a production
column. The part of the casing located between the packer and
the surface is always pressurized by water eliminating the risk of
external contamination.
Efcient protection against bacterial contamination
Long term protection against casing corrosion
Fast set up and maintenance
Fully compatible with standard submersible pumps
Copyright Age Developments Pty Ltd
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Hydrofracturation Packers
Geopro offers a range of high-pressure inflatable packers for hydraulic frac-
ture testing, cementing or any other application which requires high pressure.
The standard range comprises four diameters from 65 mm up to 184 mm,
designed for bore-holes of 3, 4, 6, and 8 and operating pressures up to
400 bar (5800 psi). They are available both as single packers and in double
packers configuration.
Connection to the central pipe is made by means of an NPT connector and
the upper end is equipped with two UMCA type inflation adapters.
Inner
Nominal Maximum diameter Upper Rubber Inflation
diameter dilatation of the pipe connection length inlets
65 mm 130 mm 14 mm 1/2 NPT 1000 mm 2 x 1/8 NPT
90 mm 180 mm 32.5 mm 1 1/4 NPT 1000 mm 2 x 1/4 NPT
133 mm 240 mm 59 mm 2 1/2 NPT 1200 mm 2 x 1/4 NPT
184 mm 300 mm 97 mm 4 NPT 1200 mm 2 x 1/4 NPT
Diameter of Bore-hole (mm)
Diameter of Bore-hole (inch)
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Diameter 65 mm
Diameter 95 mm
Diameter 133 mm
Diameter 184 mm
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Corrosion of the casing is a very common and frequent
problem in water wells.
The swage packer method allows to carry out quickly
and efciently a local repair or a complete re-lining
of water wells without compromising the existing
production capacity of the well.
The method consists of using a high pressure inatable
packer to permanently deform a stainless steel tube,
covered partially or completely with rubber, so that it
seals against the existing casing.
Benets include :
Fast repair with ligth equipment.
Initial diameter of the well preserved
Permanent mechanical seal
Compatible with proven grouting
techniques.
Camera inspection of a corroded well. Surface view of a relined well. Camera inspection of a relined well.
Before Re-lining After Re-lining
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eopro also designs a wide range of specific pro-
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Geotechnical engineering :
permeability tests, aquifers
samplings,
Environment:
Supervision and study of nuclear waste
storage facilities,
Water: Reconditioning and maintenance of water
wells,
Research and development,
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eopro is an independent company specializing in
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made of BIMBAR dilatable hose.
The staff mainly composed of engineers, geologists
and technicians has as its main concern technical
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leaders in the inflatable packers industry.
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hanks to its extended BIMBAR packers
range, Geopro can rapidly respond to
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effectively isolate a borehole section and
apply cement grouting under pressures of
several dozens of bar.
The packer, our know-how
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and products are trusted in countries
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Field experience and
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We design, manufacture and supply
innovative equipment worldwide for:
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of water wells